Pres. Joe Biden Told Barack Obama He's Running Again in 2024 Amid Concerns Over His Age, Faltering Approval Ratings

President Joe Biden has reportedly told former President Barack Obama that he will run for reelection in 2024. One of the two anonymous sources told The Hill that Biden "wants to run and he's clearly letting everyone know," The Guardian reported.

It was not yet known when the president told Obama about his plans to run for reelection. But Obama visited the White House earlier this month regarding the Affordable Care Act.

Despite Biden's faltering approval ratings, the source noted that Biden remains the most likely Democratic candidate to defeat former Republican President Donald Trump.

Another source familiar with the discussions between Biden and Obama said the president thinks he is the "only one who can beat Trump."

The source added that the president thinks "there's anyone in the Democratic party who can beat Trump, and that's the biggest factor."

Joe Biden in 2024 Presidential Election

According to The Hill report, the White House did not comment on the conversations between Joe Biden and Barack Obama.

Biden was the oldest president to take office at 78, and he would be 82 at the start of his second term if ever he wins the 2024 presidential election.

In addition, Biden's job approval rating from a CNBC survey released last week showed that only 38 percent of Americans approve of his performance as president, while 53 percent disapprove.

Barbara Perry, director of presidential studies at the University of Virginia's Miller Center, said some modern presidents have recovered from challenging times and managed to secure reelection, namely Presidents George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and Obama.

Biden has also affirmed during a press conference that Vice President Kamala Harris would be his running mate once again.

If Biden decides not to run, Harris will likely be the candidate for the job. A Democratic consultant noted that no sitting vice president who has publicly sought their party's nomination has failed to get it, going back to Nixon, Deseret News reported.

Joe Biden's Approval Rating

In March, Joe Biden had a public approval rating of 40 percent, a warning sign for his Democratic Party as it seeks to maintain control of Congress in the upcoming November 8 election.

According to a Reuters/Ipsos opinion poll., 54 percent of Americans disapprove of his job performance as the country continues to face high inflation and Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Respondents of the survey mentioned the economy as their top concern, followed by war and foreign conflicts. An NBC News poll also showed that eight in 10 voiced worries that the war will trigger higher gas prices and possibly involve nuclear weapons.

The recent survey also found that Republicans enjoyed a two-point lead in answering which party should control Congress before November's midterm elections.

Republican pollster Bill McInturff of Public Opinions Strategy said the poll shows Joe Biden and Democrats are "headed for a catastrophic election."

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Written by: Mary Webber

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